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The JP7 was also used as a coolant. The fuel was pumped around the hottest part of the plane to soak up the heat before it was burnt
by z303 14y ago
The JP7 was also used as a coolant. The fuel was pumped around the hottest part of the plane to soak up the heat before it was burnt
- matthavener 14y agoYep. Skunk works describes how they pumped it around the cockpit to help cool the aviation electronics and pilot. Just to add to the scariness of flying at mach 3+, you're also surrounded by jet fuel.
- excuse-me 14y agoJet fuel is remarkably non-flammable as anyone who has ever tried to light a Aga will discover